North Mahaska Community School District is a rural public school district located in New Sharon, IA. The district is located mainly in Mahaska County, with a small portion in Poweshiek County, and serves the cities of New Sharon, Barnes City, the unincorporated communities of Lacey and Taintor, and the surrounding rural areas.
Angela Livezey has served as superintendent since 2015.
History The communities of Barnes City, Lacey, Taintor, and New Sharon joined to form North Mahaska Community School in 1956. In 1997, a bond issue was passed to build a new Elementary School. In 1999, a new elementary school was completed which connects to the Jr. and Sr. High School by a hallway. In 2008, the North Mahaska Community School District Early Childhood education center opened, housing the preschool for ages 3 and 4 as well as the Sunshine and Smiles Daycare Center.
Schools The district operates two schools in a single facility in New Sharon: North Mahaska Elementary School North Mahaska Jr.-Sr. High School
North Mahaska Jr.-Sr. High School
Athletics The North Mahaska official mascot is the Warhawk and they are a member of the South Iowa Cedar League conference, and participate in the following sports:SICL
Cross Country Volleyball Football State Champions - 2005 Basketball Boys' State Champions - 2005 Girls' State Champions - 2012 Wrestling Track and Field Boys' Class 1A State Champions - 1990 Golf Baseball Softball
See also List of school districts in Iowa List of high schools in Iowa
References
External links Official website